Saturday, 5 October 2013

This is the heart-warming moment when a gentle dog befriends a young boy with Down's Syndrome and persuades the child to play. Herman, now five, from LaPlata, Buenos Aires, was captured on camera being approached by Himalaya, a Labrador. Herman's mother Ana, who posted the video on YouTube, said her son usually backs away from contact.

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

While
there are many theories as to the origin of the Australian Shepherd, the breed
as we know it today developed exclusively in the United States. The Australian
Shepherd was given its name because of the association with Basque Sheepherders
who came to the United States
from Australia
in the 1800’s.

The
Australian Shepherd’s popularity rose steadily with the boom of western
horseback riding after World War II, which became known to the general public
via rodeos, horse shows, movies, and television shows. Their inherent versatile
and trainable personality made them assets to American farms and ranches.The American stockman continued the
development of the breed, maintaining its versatility, keen intelligence,
strong herding instincts, and eye-catching appearance that originally won their
admiration.

Although
each individual is unique in colour and markings, all Australian Shepherds show
an unsurpassed devotion to their families. Their many attributes have
guaranteed the Australian Shepherd’s continued popularity.

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